College football rankings: Joel Klatt down on Notre Dame ahead of 2023 season

When I listen to Joel Klatt Speak about college football, I wonder whether there is any commentator who covers the game more thoroughly.

When I hear or see what he says, there are times when I begin to question whether or not we are paying attention to the same sport or game.

Klatt unveiled his preseason top 25 rankings on Monday, the same day the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll results were revealed.

In the Coaches Poll, Notre Dame was rated as high as No. 13, although Klatt had the Irish far further down the list at No. 18.

Klatt draws attention to the obvious but underplays the difference between Hartman and Drew Pyne at quarterback, which changes the method Notre Dame will use for their attack.

Nevertheless, the following table presents Klatt’s evaluation of the remaining 25 college football teams before the 2023 season.

25. UCLA

Last season: 9-4 overall

24. Texas Tech

Last season: 8-5 overall

23. Wisconsin

Last season: 7-6 overall

22. Iowa

Last season: 8-5 overall

21. North Carolina

Last season: 9-5 overall

20. Ole Miss

Last season: 8-5 overall

19. TCU

Last season: 13-2 overall

18. Notre Dame

Last season: 9-4 overall

17. Kansas State

Last season: 10-4 overall

16. Oklahoma

Last season: 6-7 overall

15. Oregon State

Last season: 10-3 overall

14. Texas

Last season: 8-5 overall

13. Oregon

Last season: 10-3 overall

12. Tennessee

Last season: 11-2 overall

11. Utah

Last season: 10-4 overall

10. Florida State

Last season: 10-3 overall

9. Clemson

Last season: 11-3 overall

8. USC

Last season: 11-3 overall

7. LSU

Last season: 10-4 overall

6. Washington

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5. Penn State

Last season: 11-2 overall

4. Alabama

Last season: 11-2 overall

3. Ohio State

Last season: 11-2 overall

2. Michigan

Last season: 13-1 overall

1. Georgia

Last season: 15-0 overall, national champions